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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,184.58, 24,279.26 and 8,291.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,184.58, 24,279.26 and 8,291.56 is: 12,438.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,184.58 : 24,279.26 = 8,291.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,184.58/24,279.26 = 8,291.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,184.58x = 24,279.26 × 8,291.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,184.58x = 201,312,941.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,312,941.05/16,184.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,438.56

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